Tru Crym Podcast

On episode 18 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Ali Abulaban, the San Diego TikTok star known as JinnKid who was arrested for the double murder of his estranged wife Ana and her male friend named Rayburn.  Ali and Ana began having marital problems and Ana was in the process of leaving the marriage. Unknown to Ana, Ali made a spare key to her apartment and installed a spyware app on their...

On episode 17 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Robert and Jane Dorotik.  In 2001, Jane Dorotik was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of her husband, Robert. She always maintained she was wrongly convicted. But not everyone was convinced of her innocence and numerous circumstantial evidence was stacked against her. After 21 years, new evidence is presented which may...

On episode 16 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Ramon Rogers, a part time actor, drummer in a band and serial killer. Ramon was convicted in 1996 for the killings of two former girlfriends and the death of his former best friend. To top it all off, there may be a connection between Ramon Rogers and a missing woman from the 70's named Marie Ann Watson.  You can listen to us on Spotify, Ap...

On episode 15 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the disappearance and senseless murder of the McStay Family. The McStay family disappeared on February 4, 2010 from their home in San Diego, CA near Fallbrook. After finding the family's car that was impounded at the border to Mexico in San Ysidro, police wonder "did the McStay family leave to Mexico and did not want to be found?" But about 3 years lat...

On this update episode,  a jury has reached a verdict in the Jade Jank's murder trial. Ranete goes over the latest news that came out with that verdict. You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Audible by searching "Tru Crym Podcast"! Thank You! Sources for the episode: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2021/jan/13/stringers-murder-charged-nardo-street-solana-beach/ https://thec...

On episode 14 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the active case of 39 year oldJade Jank's. She is the Solana Beach interior designer who is accused of killing her stepdad after discovering nude photos of herself on his computer.  The body of 64 year old Thomas Merriman was found under a pile of trash outside of his home after police responded to a welfare check. Thomas  was a co-founder of the educa...

On episode 13 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the tragic story of 2 young boys who went out for a bike ride on March 27th, 1993 and never returned home. The ride was cut short when a sexual predator murdered them both. The case went cold for 8 years until In 2001, a DNA database found the man responsible for the crime. The killer had a gruesome past and fell through the cracks of the criminal just...

On episode 12 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the disappearance and horrific murder of Elizabeth Sullivan. Elizabeth thought she had met her "white knight" after marrying Matthew Sullivan, a medic in the Navy, and moving to San Diego. They had 2 daughters but their marriage quickly turned sour. Elizabeth was seeking a divorce lawyer when she suddenly disappeared. Almost exactly 2 years after Eliza...

On episode 11 of Tru Crym Podcast, Ranete sits down with Reyna Shelton for the second time. Reyna is an ex crime scene investigator that worked for the Chula Vista Police Department, she has also worked for the Yuma Police Department and currently works for the U.S. Secret Service managing the forensic intelligent unit.  Reyna walks us through the basic stages of a crime scene investigation from t...

Oz Cruz has worked as a homicide detective and now currently works in the stalking unit and is the supervising investigator of the gang prosecution unit. Oz has over 2 decades of experience working in major case investigations in the following fields: Homicide, Robberies, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sex Crimes and Elder Abuse. Oz sits down to speak with me about his experiences working in law...

On episode 9 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the brutal murders committed by Cleophus Prince Jr AKA 'The Cairemont Killer'. This ex Navy mechanic became a serial killer who would stalk his victims from fitness clubs/gyms and attack them at their most vulnerable state. He was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of six women in San Diego County from January through September 1990. 

On episode 8 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Shauna Haynes. Shauna Haynes was beaten, raped,, and strangled to death by her co-worker Joshua Palmer in a jealous rage then stuffing her body in a suitcase.  Hosts: Ranete & Erina

On episode 7 of Tru Crym Podcast we sit down with Reyna Shelton (Senior Forensic Management and Program Analyst at U.S. Secret Service) & Leah Hogue (Latent Print Examiner for San Diego Sheriffs Crime Lab) as they chat with us about what they do, how they do it and the heartbreaking moments along the way.  Hosts: Ranete & Erina 

On episode 6 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the awful case of Danielle Van Dam. Danielle was kidnapped from her bedroom and her body was discovered 25 days later in a remote area of eastern San Diego. A neighbor, David Westerfield, was the primary suspect after his so-called alibi involving his motorhome was not adding up. Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow us on Instagram at tru_crym_pod https://w...

On episode 5 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the tragic case of 2 teenage girls that were brutally murdered in Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego. These murders were committed in a similar fashion, 6 years apart. Decades go by and both cases are cold, until new DNA technology would bring 2 suspects to light. One of the suspects is San Diego Police Department's very own. Was one killer responsible...

On episode 4 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of John Albert Gardner III. Gardner was convicted double murderer, rapist, and child molester. He confessed to the February 2009 rape and murder of 14-year-old Amber Dubois from Escondido, CA and the February 2010 rape and murder of 17-year-old Chelsea King from Poway, CA. Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow us on Instagram at tru_crym_pod https:/...

On episode 3 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the Raymond Goedeke case where an 18-year-old divinity student returns to his home in Chula Vista from a church camp and murders his entire family.  Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow us on Instagram at tru_crym_pod https://www.instagram.com/tru_crym_pod/  Watch the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/NnKQlS5PFA0 Thank you to Cristina, Sal and David for...

On episode 2 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Betty Broderick AKA "Angry Betty". Betty was convicted of murdering her ex-husband, Daniel T. Broderick III, and his second wife, Linda (Kolkena) Broderick on Nov 5, 1989 at their La Jolla home in San Diego, CA. Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow us on Instagram at tru_crym_pod https://www.instagram.com/tru_crym_pod/  Watch the video on YouTub...

On episode 1 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Jodine Serrin: a horrific cold case in Carlsbad, California from 2007 that was finally solved a decade later. Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow us on Instagram at tru_crym_pod https://www.instagram.com/tru_crym_pod/  Watch the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BeFEhT_emwk Thank you to Cristina, Sal and David for the BTS work